Zapata Elem Academy

www.cps.edu

524 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Zapata Elementary Academy, located in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, serves as a cornerstone of its local community. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the academy is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. The school strives to create an inclusive environment where students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to excel, fostering a culture of high expectations and lifelong learning.

Beyond its core curriculum, Zapata Elementary Academy is known for its commitment to community engagement and extracurricular enrichment. The school actively works to bridge the gap between home and classroom, often serving as a hub for local families. By focusing on critical thinking, technology integration, and character building, Zapata aims to equip its students with the necessary tools to navigate both the academic challenges of higher education and the complexities of the modern world, preparing them to become responsible and active members of society.

524

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Zapata Elem Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	507
Black	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
507 (96.8%)
White
13 (2.5%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Phone:	(773)534-1390
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 61

Grade 7 59

Grade 8 56

Grade 9 1